Mary Oliver: Saved By the Beauty of the World film screening

"I got saved by poetry, and I got saved by the beauty of the world." — Mary Oliver

Join Vermont Public and Adventure Dinner for a screening of Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World. The film from PBS’ American Masters reveals the life and career of the best-selling poet and the inspiration behind her renowned works. Mary Oliver was known for her insightful writing on nature, beauty and love.

Enjoy a cozy fall evening at the Clubhouse; mix and mingle with other poetry fans; peruse a selection of poetry books for sale from Phoenix Books; enjoy free popcorn and a cash bar with beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Plus, a special reading from Vermont poet laureate Bianca Stone.

Watch a preview of the film featuring archival clips and interviews with Stephen Colbert, Oprah Winfrey, Steve Buscemi, Lucy Dacus and more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7bfYkgotBM

Schedule
6 p.m. -  doors open | cash bar available

7 p.m. - welcome reading from Bianca Stone + screening

8:30 p.m. - mingling 

9 p.m. - event ends

Tickets

General Admission - $5

Generous Admission - $10

PLEASE NOTE: The event is on the second floor and does not have elevator access.

Accommodations

Vermont Public is committed to providing access and accommodation for individuals with disabilities at our events. To request accommodations, please email events@vermontpublic.org or call us at 802-655-9451 at least seven days in advance of the event.

Cancellation Policy
Please let us know by emailing events@vermontpublic.org if you are not able to join us so that we may release your tickets to someone else. 

Directions and Parking
The Adventure Dinner Clubhouse is located at 70 Roosevelt Hwy, Colchester, VT 05446. Plenty of free parking is located near the venue.

Photo Credit

Mary seated on sofa with dogs, early 1990s. © NW Orchard, LLC courtesy of the Library of Congress 

Other questions? Email us at events@vermontpublic.org.